Indonesian, Myanmar and Filipino maids in Singapore: what to know

Short answerIndonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines are all on MOM's list of approved source countries. Every helper must be 23 to below 50 when you apply and have at least 8 years of formal education. Filipino helpers have a SGD 650 monthly minimum set by the Philippines.

Nationality is one of the fields licensed agencies may show publicly on a helper profile, alongside skills and experience, languages, food handling preferences and previous employment history.

Searching by nationality

Many agencies work with particular source countries. Ask agencies in our directory which nationalities they currently represent.

Judge the person, not the label

Experience, languages and work history tell you more about fit than nationality alone. Ask the agency the questions that matter to your household, such as caring for elderly family members, children or pets.

MOM rules for every nationality

• Approved source countries and regions include Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand.
• Aged 23 to below 50 when you apply, with at least 8 years of formal education and a recognised certificate.
• Malaysian helpers do not need a security bond.

Filipino helpers

The Philippine Migrant Workers Office sets a minimum salary of SGD 650 a month for contracts from 21 October 2025, bans placement fees for the helper and requires a video call between you and the helper before the contract is finalised.

Indonesian and Myanmar helpers

Ask your agency about any home-country requirements, such as contract or embassy steps. MOM notes some embassies have extra requirements before a helper can leave her country. We will add verified detail here.

Sources, checked 14 Oct 2026: MOM, MDW eligibility; Philippine Migrant Workers Office.

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